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HAMILTON, MT — In 2004, a retired Hollywood producer started a free, after-school program in Corvallis to teach high school kids filmmaking. Media Arts In The Public Schools, or MAPS, has now grown to include programs across the state. Based in Hamilton, MAPS Media Institute teaches youngsters film production, graphic design, music production, and new technology. For its […]

HELENA — The Emmy-winning organization MAPS Media Institute started its second session of classes on Monday, which are all free of charge. What started in 2004 as a class of 20 students, MAPS now offers a variety of courses from film and music to tech and podcasting. “I’m going through my head trying to think

MAPS Media Institute in Ravalli County provides local students with free, technology and art based instruction from experts in the field.

LEARN MORE ABOUT MAPS… Learn more about MAPS Media Institute – the work MAPS does through programs, classes, the MAPS Media Lab, client projects, and recent awards MAPS student work has received! Last Updated

LEARN ABOUT MAPS MEDIA LAB… Learn more about the Statewide Educational Outreach Program of MAPS Media Institute established in 2017! Last Updated

Ravalli County-based nonprofit organizations, Fire in the Root Council (FITRC) and MAPS Media Institute (MAPS), recently partnered to create six radio PSAs that shine a light on wildfire safety and preparedness.  “The Fire in the Root Council promotes and facilitates the long-term reduction of risk from wildfire and adaptation to wildfire by communities and residents

MISSOULA, Mont. — A Montana nonprofit recently earned national honors for its outstanding and unique accomplishments. MAPS Media Institute received the prestigious Governors’ Award from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Northwest. The academy’s president recognized MAPS for “helping young people find their voice through storytelling in a unique and powerful way.” The nonprofit